Bud vs Lavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bud

Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Boy #6,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the elm tree, smooth stream"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic English

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Bud Rank #6,573

Lavin Rank #6,652

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6652 for Lavin.

Is Bud or Lavin more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Lavin at #6652 in the United States.

What do Bud and Lavin mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Lavin means "of the elm tree, smooth stream" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bud and Lavin boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Lavin is primarily a boy name.